Each semester more than 2,000 University of Memphis students are interning in schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Students and community partners value internships.

• Over 98% of students believe participating in an internship is an important component of their career development. The 2009 National Association of Colleges and Employers Survey indicates that 73% of students who found jobs had been interns.
• The University of Memphis Employers Focus Groups unanimously stress the importance of internships.

The University of Memphis is one of the very few universities to guarantee an internship for all eligible students. Learn more about the Internship Guarantee Program by visiting their website.

How can Community Partners support Internships?

Offer an internship. Recruit interns to assist in:

• Conducting Research
• Marketing
• Website Construction/Maintenance
• Social Networking
• Planning and Implementing Special Projects
• Developing Reports

Encourage your friends and colleagues to recruit interns for their organizations.

Connect with internship contact persons at the University of Memphis.

Email Dixie R. Crase or Courtney Pierce for additional information about internships.

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